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A Handful Of Must-Watch Tom Hanks Movies

With an astonishing actor and human like Tom Hanks it is difficult to have favorites.

Molly Goebel

Aug 28, 2018

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A Handful Of Must-Watch Tom Hanks Movies

Molly Goebel

All of Tom Hanks' films are worthwhile in watching with something new to gain each time and with each film. With such an extensive list of films that have impressed the public and have given a lasting impact, it is kind of hard to imagine someone who didn't like at least one of his films. What are some of your favorite Tom Hanks movies?

1. Sleepless In Seattle

Discreetly humorous and romantic while dealing with loss and moving through life. Jonah and Sam move to Seattle after losing a loved one struggling to begin a new life. Annie is traveling for the holidays with her fiancé when she encounters the radio call Jonah makes to a broadcasting psychologist asking for help on how his dad, Sam, can begin to move on and find a new wife. Annie, like most women who heard that call, becomes fascinated by Sam and feels compelled to learn more about him. Throughout the film, Sam experiences the new dating world and Annie realizes doubts she's been having about getting married as well as her wonders about her possible soulmate still being out in the world instead of the man she is engaged to. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan have a natural, captivating chemistry. It is easy to watch this film multiple times in the same week for weeks in a row!

2. You've Got Mail

Another quality Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan film that will have you on the edge of your seat until the end of the film. The characters and the circumstances come together to create the perfect romantic comedy filled with jokes, classic lines, heartache, and sympathy! If you've been waiting for a new hate-to-love quirky romance film, this may be the one for you! Recent bookstore rivals, Joe and Kathleen, make each other's professional work life a hassle as they both work to get the upper hand aka the public's attention and business. But little do they know that while they go through their professional and personal relationships they are constants in each other's life more than they would have first imagined.

3. Big

Want to be treated more like an adult? Wish you could turn forward time? Or turn in back? What else would a kid wish for? Josh Baskin wishes he was big. Wish granted. Now what? Sucked into a world of responsibilities with no contact with any family to help him, Josh is thrust into the adult world he wished for, but had no idea would be so challenging. He struggles to find himself again after embracing his new freedom takes a toll on his friendships and family wondering his whereabouts. This coming-of-age journey will make your heart giggle as you witness Tom Hanks portray a boy stuck in a man's body and reminding the adults he encounters what it's like to embrace the kid inside all of us. A similar theme can be viewed in the more recent film, 13 Going On 30, which is basically a female version of Big. So if you enjoy one of these movies you'll likely enjoy the other!

4. The Polar Express

A Christmas classic. A wonderful journey about belief in the unknown and mystical. For a kid who would have been experiencing the first of his many Christmases with skepticism and heavy doubts in the Christmas spirit. Tom Hanks plays an important role in altering this boy's life forever by restoring his faith in Christmas and in Santa Claus. As a conductor, ghost, and Santa Claus, Tom Hanks challenges the boy to question blind faith, his own doubts, and his relationship with himself for how he lives life. Packed full of adventure, of heart, and of pure joy as well as holiday spirit, this film could restore your own holiday spirit and remind you of how a leap of faith every once in a while could do wonders in your life.

Other movies that Tom Hanks shines in, that are personal favorites and are highly recommended, are The Post, The Terminal, Da Vinci Code / Angels & Demons / Inferno, Toy Story, Castaway, Saving Mr. Banks, That Thing You Do!, Catch Me If You Can, A League Of Their Own, and The Terminal!

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3. Big

4. The Polar Express

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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